Webinar presented by HUB International
November 12, 2025, 1 to 2 p.m. ET
As Canada’s renewable energy sector expands, so too does the complexity of managing risk. From construction to operations, wind, solar and battery energy storage projects face exposures that can lead to significant insurance claims.
CanREA is pleased to host an important insurance webinar for our members, presented by HUB International.
Join Shawn Burnett (Executive General Adjuster, McLarens), Lisa Asbreuk (Business and Energy Law Partner, Cunningham Swan LLP) and Eric Howie (Vice President, HUB International) for a practical discussion on the evolving claims landscape in renewable energy.
Drawing on real-world case studies, the panel will explore common causes of loss, the role of policy wording and contract language, and how claims are resolved—both successfully and unsuccessfully. You will gain insights into what went wrong, how disputes were shaped and what could have been done differently.
Whether you’re a project developer, operator, insurer or broker, this webinar will provide actionable strategies to strengthen your claims preparedness, improve post-loss response and mitigate long-term risk across your renewable energy assets.
Key takeaways:
- Review real-world examples of both paid and denied claims to understand root causes and lessons learned.
- Learn how policy wording and contract language can influence coverage and outcomes.
- Gain practical strategies to mitigate risk, improve claims preparedness and streamline post-loss resolution.
Speakers
Eric Howie
Vice President, Complex Risk
HUB International
Eric Howie is Vice President of HUB International’s Complex Risk Division in Vancouver, BC. With 15 years of experience in insurance, engineering and risk mitigation, he helps clients in the renewable energy and mining sectors optimize insurance programs and manage risk. Previously, he was a Risk Consultant Engineer at FM Global and a Structural Engineer at Klohn Crippen Berger, specializing in hydroelectric infrastructure, dams and bridges. His expertise includes insurance program development, risk assessment and risk mitigation.
Shawn Burnett
Executive General Adjuster
McLarens
Shawn Burnett is an Executive General Adjuster at McLarens with more than 25 years of experience in commercial and industrial risk. He began his career with Adjusters Canada (later Crawford & Company) and co-owned an emergency services and construction company, gaining knowledge of construction law and building codes. In 2010, he co-founded MGB Claims Consultants, a specialized adjusting firm. Shawn’s expertise includes property, energy, construction, liability and power generation risk management.
Lisa Asbreuk
Business & Energy Law Partner
Cunningham Swan LLP
Lisa is a business and energy law Partner at Cunningham Swan LLP and a member of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA). Lisa provides advice to clients on corporate commercial transactions and Ontario and Alberta energy sector matters. Lisa studied at the University of Ottawa before pursuing her L.L.B and Certificate in Energy and Environmental Law from Dalhousie University.
